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Blodlizrd
11-20-2002, 11:01 AM
Hello, everyone. I haven't been in the hobby very long and due to my limited amount of cheese I have been taking my time getting different pieces of equiptment for my tank. Well, I have been looking at wet/drys and I saw what some people call a sump. I looked at the construction of a sump on another board here and they look similar to me. Could someone tell me the difference?

Thanks,
Blodlizrd
phistio
11-20-2002, 11:51 AM
the main difference is that wet/dry usually refers to a sealed, contained system, and a sump allows gas exchange as there is often no top on a sump.
Blodlizrd
11-20-2002, 12:11 PM
Cool. Thanks for such a quick response, Phistio. :D With that in mind, I think I will go with the sump.
phistio
11-20-2002, 12:36 PM
there are different variations of wet/dry's that allow gas exchange as well...but it would be my reccommendation to go with a sump...just my opinion...

sumps are easier for maintenance, as you can add supplement, make-up water, perform water changes, etc.

best of luck! there are several DIY projects to build affordable, efficient sumps...one way can be seen here:

http://www.reeflounge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=401
Zack
11-20-2002, 11:14 PM
if you are doing a reef try a refugium